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2006 Lexus GS and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus GS | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 197.2 in | -7.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3916 lb. | 3495 lb. | 421 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 56.2 in | -4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.9 in | -4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus GS
| 2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
| 2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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